Volunteers break records at Baytown Special Olympics meet
A record 475 volunteers helped 250 athletes across 16 teams at Goose Creek Memorial Stadium for the 29th Baytown Special Olympics track and field event. Recreational Specialist Donavan O Connor noted extra costs for food and T shirts but said the turnout justified the expense. Markeice Moses, a 2000 Robert E Lee High School graduate and Special Olympics veteran, won the long jump as coach Lana Norris praised his leadership and growth.
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Fire damages large honey plant near Baytown Mont Belvieu
A Sunday night blaze heavily damaged the main metal building at Honey Solutions between Baytown and Mont Belvieu. Fire crews from Mont Belvieu Baytown and many volunteers battled the fire at 7 40 p m. The plant at 174 Interstate 10 East processes bulk honey for American and overseas sources and ships to food manufacturers and honey distributors nationwide. No injuries were reported.
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San Jacinto Day Ceremony Honors Battle’s 174th Anniversary
Sam Houston IV, great grandson of General Sam Houston, lauds pioneers and the firing musket salute at the 174th anniversary San Jacinto ceremony. State officials announce Wednesday 11 a.m. at the San Jacinto Monument with Ron Stone Jr. as master of ceremonies and Rep. Dan Branch and Rep. Wayne Smith as guests.
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Cunningham's Lee Band legacy lives on after his death
Retired Lee Band director Jim Cunningham, 74, died Thursday after a massive stroke. Services were held Monday at Navarre Funeral Home. Former students remember him as a brilliant musician and caring mentor who taught life lessons through music and supported many in All-District and All-Region auditions. His son Bob called him a hero and praised his patience and dedication to teaching.
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Charles Forque
Gene Stephenson
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